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11 Years Later, Matt Damon’s All-Star Sci-Fi Thriller Aged Like Fine Wine
An article marking the tenth anniversary of Ridley Scott’s “The Martian” argues that the 2015 sci-fi thriller, starring Matt Damon, remains as compelling today as when it was released. The piece contrasts the film with newer space dramas such as “Project Hail Mary”, suggesting “The Martian” stands out for its optimistic, problem-solving tone rather than…
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The 1991 Nirvana song that destroyed Kurt Cobain’s voice: “He sang so hard”
From emotional to physical pain. The post The 1991 Nirvana song that destroyed Kurt Cobain’s voice: “He sang so hard” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Leslie Grossman Joins ‘Power: Origins,’ Reprising Returning As ‘Raising Kanan’ Character Flossie
Actress Leslie Grossman is returning to the “Power” franchise, reprising her role as Florence “Flossie” Siegel in the new prequel series Power: Origins. The show picks up after the events of Power Book III: Raising Kanan’s series finale, marking the character’s continuation into the franchise’s fourth spinoff and extending Starz’s expanding “Power” Universe. Power: Origins…
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Peacock Just Raised Its Prices for the Fourth Straight Year
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, has raised prices across all three of its subscription tiers, marking the fourth consecutive year it has become more expensive. The increase, which took effect on 18 August 2026 for new and returning subscribers, comes just over a year after Peacock’s last price rise in July 2025, continuing a pattern of…
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4 Star Wars Disney+ Shows That Completely Let Down the Franchise
Collider’s Liam Gaughan argues that Star Wars has consistently struggled to translate its cinematic grandeur to the small screen, with Disney+ series often feeling like a “lesser” extension of the franchise despite the format’s suitability for mature, serialised storytelling. He credits Andor as the exception that proved the rule, setting such a high bar for…
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The classic 1967 song John Lennon and Paul McCartney didn’t want to release: “It isn’t Beatles”
Not exactly in their wheelhouse. The post The classic 1967 song John Lennon and Paul McCartney didn’t want to release: “It isn’t Beatles” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Apple TV Officially Got It’s Biggest Upgrade in 7 Years and Netflix Better Watch Out
Apple TV has quietly added 19 popular films from its back catalogue to the streaming service this week, marking what has been described as its most significant library upgrade in years. The move addresses what has long been considered Apple TV’s main weakness compared to rivals such as Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max: while its…
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Marvel Fans Don’t Deserve This Epic X-Men Casting
Marvel Studios has begun casting its long-awaited X-Men lineup within the MCU, bringing the mutant team into the main franchise for the first time following the end of the separate Fox-produced films. Sadie Sink made her debut as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, prompting a wave of follow-up casting announcements, but the choices…
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The 1980 song Van Halen made up on the spot: “The best parts of our music”
The magic behind improvising. The post The 1980 song Van Halen made up on the spot: “The best parts of our music” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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California Lawmakers Near Deal to Address Impact of Tax Cap on Film Credits
California lawmakers are nearing a compromise to soften the impact of a new $5 million annual cap on corporate tax credits for the film industry, though the deal falls short of the full exemption sought by Hollywood. The cap, introduced in the state budget approved in June, applies across the board for three years as…